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Could anybody do me a look up and has World Membership to Ancestry?
There is a section called Convict Savings Bank Books 1824-1886 and I wanted to check out the details for James Gray.
Thanks
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What an interesting database!
Only entry for James Gray gives date of 5th Feb 1828, arrival ship Marquis of Huntley and benefit of one pound eight shillings.
If you pm me i can send you the image.
Information notes are:
About Australia - Convict Savings Bank Books, 1824-1886
This database contains Australian convict Savings Bank books covering the years 1824-1886. Information listed in these books includes: date, name of convict, arrival ship, and money amounts.
In 1822 Commissioner Bigge prepared a report on convicts. In this report he suggested that any money belonging to and brought by the convicts should be taken and deposited into a savings bank account. Previously the convicts had been allowed to retain and use their money.
Commissioner Bigge’s suggestion was soon implemented. Surgeon-Superintendents on convict ships were entrusted with managing money during voyages. Upon arrival, the money was deposited into the Savings Bank. Once an account was opened for an individual, other friends and family members could also deposit money into the account. Generally, the money in this account could not be accessed by the convict until he or she could show proof of reformation. This could be demonstrated by receiving a ticket of leave, a pardon, or having completed a sentence. However, applications could be made to withdraw money from this account for special circumstances.
This database contains the following Savings Bank Books:
Ledger A, 1824-1849
Ledger B, 1830-1868
Ledger of Cash Entries, 1824-1827 (with relevant correspondence from the Colonial Secretary’s Office in Sydney to the Principal Superintendent of Convicts)
Ledger Books A & B are arranged by ship of arrival and record the following information:
Date
Name of convict
Interest earned
Principal amount
Remarks
Payment information
The Cash Book is arranged alphabetically by convict surnames and records the following information:
Date
Ship of arrival
Name of convict
Amount of cash
Remarks regarding payment information
Some of the above information was taken from the “Historical Background” section of the Index to convict bank accounts, 1837-70, State Records Authority of New South Wales (www.records.nsw.gov.au).
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